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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has John Keating, the new English teacher, taught before coming to teach at Welton Academy?

2. What is the name of the English teacher who retired?

3. Who wrote "O Captain! My Captain!"?

4. In Chapter 3, what time does Charlie want to host a study session in his room?

5. In Chapter 5, who does the gym master say needs to lose some weight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does a teacher tell the boys to slow down at the beginning of Chapter 2?

2. Why has Todd transferred to Welton?

3. What is chemistry class like the first day for the juniors?

4. What does Neil learn about Mr. Keating from Keating's senior annual?

5. How does the convocation proceed in Chapter 1?

6. What does Mr. Keating do after he has Neil read the introduction of "Understanding Poetry"?

7. What is Latin class like the first day of school for the juniors?

8. How did Chris meet Chet Danburry?

9. What is the dorm room like that Todd and Neil share?

10. Why does Keating say that one reads poetry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Todd is depressed after receiving his birthday present from his parents. Why is Todd depressed after receiving the birthday present?

Essay Topic 2

A topic in Mr. Keating's class is poetry analysis. How does Mr. Keating believe that poetry should be analyzed?

Essay Topic 3

Knox has dinner with friends of his father. Why is the visit wonderful and horrible at the same time?

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